Overview
- The club issued an official statement on November 26 confirming that Gago and his staff have left and that the board is working to appoint a new manager for the next tournament.
- Necaxa finished the Apertura 2025 in 13th place with 17 points from a 4‑5‑8 record, falling short of the Play‑In and ending their season early.
- Reporting cites poor results and growing dissatisfaction among supporters and within the squad over tactics and methods as factors behind the decision.
- This is Gago’s second dismissal of 2025 after he was let go by Boca Juniors in April before taking the Necaxa job in June.
- Uruguayan coach Martín Varini is reported as a leading candidate to replace Gago, though his availability could depend on ongoing commitments with Bravos de Juárez.